Nursery Manager in Nottingham

Overview

Nursery Manager role overseeing day-to-day running of the nursery across all age groups, with responsibility for EYFS implementation, planning, observations, and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery across all age groups
• Implement the EYFS and monitor planning, observations, and record keeping
• Manage staffing, ratios, and deployment across the setting
• Maintain compliance with safeguarding, regulatory, and quality standards
• Build effective working relationships with parents, carers, and families
• Work with local authorities, regulatory bodies, and external agencies when required
• Salary: £36,000 per annum
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent
• Age range: 3 months to 5 years

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
• This position is not suitable for newly qualified practitioners or candidates without nursery management experience
• Recent experience as a Nursery Manager or senior Deputy Manager
• Strong working knowledge of the EYFS and regulatory requirements
• Confidence leading staff, managing performance, and maintaining standards
• Ability to manage a busy nursery environment while staying compliant
• Experience supporting Ofsted inspections or regulatory visits

Benefits

• Well-established nursery with a stable structure and clear routines
• Separate rooms for babies, toddlers, 2-3s, and pre-school children
• Purposeful indoor spaces with airy rooms and age-appropriate resources
• Strong focus on EYFS delivery rather than constant operational firefighting
• Benefits include discounted childcare, funded training and development, enhanced parental leave, a birthday day off, and pension scheme